The following press release was issued by the MDNR: By JOHN PEPINMichigan Department of Natural Resources The multi-agency Buffalo Reef Task Force is moving forward on several fronts in its efforts to protect the underwater natural reef off the Keweenaw Peninsula from being smothered by migrating copper mine tailings. Map …
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The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: Six of Aspirus’ rural hospitals in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula were recently recognized among the nation’s best by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Hospitals recognized as a Top 100 facility scored in the top 100 among all Critical Access …
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Upper Peninsula Power Company is setting a goal to achieve 56 percent renewable energy by 2022. The utility company has released an Integrated Resource Plan outlining how the company plans to provide reliable, cost effective electric service to its customers while addressing the risks and uncertainties inherent in the utility …
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Earlier this month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to restructure the Department of Environmental Quality into the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy. Senate Republicans contend that move would eliminate necessary oversight commissions and the State Senate has joined the House in rejecting the order. “This unilateral …
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer and US Senator Gary Peters will both be in the Upper Peninsula Friday, making separate stops in the central UP. Whitmer will be visiting Marquette as part of her Home for Opportunity Tour where she will meet with business and university leaders at Northern Michigan University. The …
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Keweenaw Peninsula 2nd graders are engaging in STEM activities while learning basic science fundamentals through a Michigan Tech educational outreach program. Students from Hancock’s Barkell Elementary took a field trip to conduct a winter experiment where the class learned to alter the melting point of ice. Snow and ice are …
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A gender discrimination lawsuit has been filed against Northern Michigan University by four of its professors. Bloomfield-based law firm Sterling Attorneys at Law, P.C. filed the lawsuit on behalf of Claudia L. Hart, Carol S. Steinhaus, Karin M. Stulz, and Margaret E. Vroman, all professors at NMU’s College of Business. …
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The Houghton County Fair Board will meet Thursday, February 14th at 7pm in the SISU Room of the Houghton County Arena in Hancock. The public is welcome to attend. The deadline for Houghton and Keweenaw County youth to register beef steers for the Junior Market Livestock is Friday, February 15th. …
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The following information was included in a press release from Congressman Bergman’s office: Congressman Jack Bergman is focusing on stopping sexual assault at military service academies. The northern Michigan Republican recently held a hearing regarding action plans to address the results of the Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at …
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The following press release was issued by the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain: IRON MOUNTAIN – The VA’s Veterans Health Administration recognized Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center for providing its patients with outstanding healthcare experiences. The Iron Mountain-based VA Medical Center received the 2018 Best Experience Award for …
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